A young man from the UK has found himself behind bars after a shocking and brutal attack on his own father. Daniel Gaunt, 22, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison, with an extended licence period, after throwing boiling salty water over his dad, leaving him with burns to his neck and chest.
Gaunt, with a troubling history of family violence, had previously attacked his mum and stepfather, and even threatened his gran. This latest incident took place after an argument with his dad at his grandmother’s house. Despite a brief cooling-off period, Gaunt returned with a kettle of boiling water, laced with salt to maximise harm, and doused his father in an attempt to inflict severe injury.
The father, now recovering from his injuries, expressed his heartbreak over the event, sharing the deep impact it’s had on their family. He revealed that his relationship with his son had already been strained due to issues with alcohol and drugs.
The court labelled Gaunt a “dangerous offender,” citing his pattern of targeting family members and even strangers. Alongside his prison sentence, he’s been given a ten-year restraining order from his grandmother.
Detectives have condemned Gaunt’s actions, emphasising the brutality and premeditation involved in the attack. They hope his sentencing brings some relief to his victims and serves as a reminder that violence will not be tolerated in the community.